WALLA WALLA, Wash. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Walla Walla District, has granted a five-year construction license to the Benton Conservation District for the Amon Creek Habitat Restoration Project.

The $1.2 million initiative to enhance fish habitats near McNary Lock and Dam will reroute 1,400 feet of the lower Amon Creek channel to connect with a deeper pool in the Yakima River, USACE said in a release.

A low-flow deflector will also be installed to maintain cooler waters during summer, creating natural scour at higher flows.

“USACE is committed to environmental stewardship and supporting collaborative efforts that benefit both the ecosystem and the communities we serve,” said Jennifer Keller, a Realty Specialist with the Walla Walla District. “By issuing this license,

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